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As we celebrate National Women’s Health Week, here are a few tips for healthy eating. Most of us know what we eat matters. This week, try to make it a goal to eat a few more fruits and vegetables

Do you have a primary care provider? A study by the National Association of Community Health Centers found that over 100 million Americans do not have a primary care provider. A primary care provider

Lung cancer claims the lives of 433 Americans every day, according to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America. The best way to eradicate this devastating disease is to prevent it from occurring. Here

Like many of you, the team at SIU Medicine is doing its part to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep our community safe. With so much uncertainty and daily developing news about the global

Back and neck pain are among the most common ailments in America. Research shows 8 out of 10 people will have back pain at least once in their lives. If you are struggling with musculoskeletal pain

We’ve all got a bit more food in the house as we try to go to the grocery store less and shelter-in-place. When the temperatures rise, so does concern for food safety. Most of us know we need to put

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives and livelihoods in ways that few thought possible just a short time ago. Social distancing, stay-at-home orders and the uncertainty of how this world-changing

In these unprecedented times, many of us are turning to our kitchens — both as our primary source of food, and to embrace the soothing ritual of baking and cooking. I know I take great comfort in

Physiatry is a clinical specialty that focuses on optimizing the function and quality of life in people with a wide range of physical impairments, disabilities and conditions. It’s also known as